Positive wellbeing is fundamental to a child’s ability to learn, develop and thrive at school.
We know that when students feel supported, they are more engaged with their learning.
At Sydney Catholic Schools, we commit to providing safe, supportive and inclusive environments which nurture the wellbeing of all students and staff in our community.
Our student wellbeing policy is underpinned by the Australian Student Wellbeing Framework. The framework recognises five elements that are key to supporting the whole school community to build and maintain safe, positive relationships and wellbeing: leadership, inclusion, student voice, partnerships and support.
This is complemented by the Be You Framework, a national initiative for educators aimed at promoting and protecting positive mental health in children and young people. The integration of both frameworks supports our school communities to provide every student with the strongest foundation possible for them to reach their aspirations in learning and in life.
We have a systemic approach to wellbeing and positive behaviour with tiers of support to meet the diverse needs of staff, students and families. The offerings range from whole school initiatives, actively seeking student voice, system policies on anti-bullying, student counselling, staff training in student wellbeing, along with targeted interventions for students with complex social and emotional needs.
“Listen my child. Listen with the ear of your heart”
The rule of St Benedict
Positive Behaviour is a whole school approach with a strong emphasis on teaching appropriate behaviours and providing systems of support to reinforce positive behaviours. The aim of a positive behaviour approach is to actively teach and reinforce desired behaviours.
Our school agreements- Be Respectful, Safe, Responsible and a Learner are underpinned by Gospel Values which resonate with the behavioural expectations and appropriate student behaviours that contribute to the functioning of our school as a safe and supportive learning environment. St James’ agreements outline appropriate student behaviours that contribute to the functioning of our school as a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment. Students at St James Catholic Primary School are taught, encouraged and supported to demonstrate these expected behaviours.
“As a faith-filled community, fully alive in Relationships we …
welcome, collaborate, support, listen and connect to explore and make a positive difference in our world.”